FutureBeef is a collaborative program between MLA and the governments of QLD, NT and WA, working for a profitable and sustainable northern beef industry.

Australia
Joined January 2012
🐮 Have you herd? 🐮 A #tick #vaccine has been developed at @UQ_News, which has proven highly effective in their early trials. This vaccine was created by the Tabor laboratory after 18 years of #research. Check out the full article here 👉 bit.ly/3W8jDJu @QAAFI
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🚨 New research alert! 🚨 Our latest study in @FrontImmunol reports serum proteomic profiles of cattle to uncover the secrets behind buffalo fly susceptibility in🐄 Discover how specific proteins impact resistance that may pave the way for better breeding strategies. link here👇
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Register for the "Preparation for transport - effects on cattle performance and health for the supply chain" webinar 👇 When: 18 June, 12:30 - 1:30PM (AEST) Register here → brnw.ch/21wKDya @DAFQld @beefcentral @meatlivestock
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Our PhD candidate Pat Menchon is looking for northern Australian beef farmers to take our survey to understand preferences in the use of genetic tools. She'll be using this info to co-design an extension program to support herd improvements Please share! cqu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
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Following three years of herd growth, the Australian cattle herd is expected to ease by less than 1% to 28.6 million head by 30 June 2024, according to MLA's latest Cattle Industry Projections. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/49RZRGn
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FutureBeef retweeted
Northern Territory Police request all motorist be vigilant when travelling on roads throughout the region, large numbers of cattle are congregating on the roadways, seeking higher and drier ground, to escape the mud and water. @FutureBeef #nt #rftte #ntpoilce #agtwitter
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Living on the pasture, where even the cows have a good laugh! 🐄😄😂 #FridayFunny
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MLA’s newest Beef Producer Intentions survey is now live! 📢🐮 The Beef producer intentions survey is a new initiative, aimed at capturing critical herd demographic numbers and producer sentiment/sales channel information.📊 Have your say here today! 👉 bit.ly/47tXrfV
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There’s only a few days left for beef producers to contribute to MLA’s 2023 Beef Producer Intentions Survey, designed to provide greater insight into the size, shape and movement of the national beef herd 👉 loom.ly/sRQmLBw
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Have you tried out the new myMLA yet? 🤔📱💻 Watch this video to get up to date with all the latest features that myMLA has to offer! 🎥
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EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY 💼 Join the Industry Northern Territory team in Alice Springs as a Pastoral Extension Officer! Click here for more information 👉 fal.cn/3ygIP
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👨‍⚕️// A FREE mental health first aid course is being hosted in Charleville on 12th and 13th October to teach practical skills that can support someone experiencing a mental health problem. @MHFA_Australia @RoyalFlyingDoc
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We are pretty excited about this! WALRC's Farm-a-Friend program that links students to livestock producers, kicks off at Livestock Matters on Aug 22. Head to walrc.com.au/events to find out more
Pastures, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, meat science, remote sensing, health & welfare 🐷🐮🐑🐔 There is something for everyone at #AusAnimSci2022 - including a special discounted day-rate for producers! animalscienceconference2022.… @FutureBeef @DAFQld @beefcentral
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Visited a rural property overseas? We’re guarding against #footandmouth disease by checking international #travellers who may have visited high-risk countries. Keep #Australia’s livestock safe from the virus and follow our #biosecurity laws. Visit: fal.cn/3oDtg
Quick quiz! 📝 Livestock have been delivered to your property from another property. Who is responsible for recording the movement in the #NLIS database? Find the answer 👉 bit.ly/3EWr64j #AusAg #AgChatOz @VicGovAg @nswdpi @meatlivestock @DPIRDWA @SA_PIRSA @FutureBeef
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Lucerne pastures and rotational grazing lift soil carbon levels 🌱 “The results show than human interference isn’t always negative – in fact, managing productive pastures can be good for soil carbon,” Jo said. Read the full article here 👇 bit.ly/39oV3yb
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I’m looking for the equivalent of this program for the Australia beef industry. We are celebrating 150 years of our property so would like to share our story. @AUSGoodMeat @NationalFarmers @AgForceQLD @meatlivestock @livestock_the @meatlivestock @NTCattlemen
Keeping our day simple worked for us, we had time to welcome visitors and enjoy the day. Plan ahead and think about what you'll need. There are loads of FREE resources at farmsunday.org/open-my-farm where, once you’ve registered to host, you can find everything you’ll need @TheAHDB
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Looking for a new job! Our region covers 8% of Qld. The Burdekin River catchment is 2nd biggest in Qld. Our marine area includes GBR World Heritage Area & Bowling Green Bay NP – Ramsar-listed, one of Oz's largest wetlands. bit.ly/GrazingJob bit.ly/DroughtResilienceCoor…
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Sign up for the Mackay Nutrition EDGE! 📅 27-29 April 2022 📍 Mackay, QLD 3-day workshop to understand optimal use of supplements/nutrition: 🔸 Reduce mortality 🔸 Improve weight gain 🔸 Improve fertility Contact Désirée Jackson ☎️ 0409 062 692 📥 [email protected]
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